Question

which of the following situations describes an approach-avoidance conflict? 1 point
anna must decide whether to buy a used car that is in her price range but has several mechanical problems.
mark must decide which of two attractive job offers to accept.
nine-year-old carl must decide which of two distasteful chores to do to avoid being punished by his parents.
fred must select one menu item from among several at a popular restaurant.

Explanation:

An approach-avoidance conflict involves a single option that has both desirable (approach) and undesirable (avoid) qualities.

• Anna's used car is affordable (desirable) but has mechanical issues (undesirable), fitting this conflict.
• Mark's choice is between two positive options (approach-approach conflict).
• Carl's choice is between two negative options (avoidance-avoidance conflict).
• Fred's choice is between multiple positive/neutral options, not a conflict of approach-avoidance.

Answer:

A. Anna must decide whether to buy a used car that is in her price range but has several mechanical problems.